Best Teachers in Portland!
We are experts in bass, drum set, guitar, mandolin, piano, songwriting, ukulele, and voice.
Amanda Sloane
Voice, piano, guitar, ukulele
Amanda (she/her) is a lifelong musician and multi-instrumentalist who has written and performed original music, played keys in experimental bands, sung in musicals, and composed music for films and audiobooks. As a trained vocal instructor, she has been teaching students of all ages, genres, and abilities for 10 years. Amanda believes that teaching music is a great way to make a difference in people’s lives. Read more…
Jesse Feinstein
Piano, bass, drums
Jesse (he/him) has studied piano since age 4. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in jazz piano from Portland State University. He has more than a decade of experience performing jazz, classical, and salsa with many professional groups. Jesse’s lessons focus on each student’s goals, nurturing creativity and personal development. He teaches with kindness, enthusiasm, and patience–an approach well suited to both children and adults. Read more…
Lauren Hatch
Piano
Lauren (she/her) started playing piano as a child. She was classically trained but discovered jazz as a teenager and realized that playing music with other people is not only fun, but also a good way to make friends. She has spent the last twenty years playing in various bands and ensembles. Lauren empowers students to explore their musical path and achieve their goals through patient and step by step instruction. Read more…
Juliet Terrill
Guitar, bass
Juliet (she/her) is a lifelong multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in bass and guitar who has toured internationally with a wide array of musical groups. She has a bachelors of arts in music from Sam Houston State University, and has held a longtime passion for teaching as well as performing. Juliet’s goal is to help each student discover the true artist that dwells within them. Read more…
Jarret Domen
Guitar, bass
Jarret Tetsuo Domen is a musician from Portland, Oregon that has been playing guitar for over 20 years in a variety of styles. Jarret has a bachelors degree in music at Marylhurst University which played a pivotal role in helping him find his compositional voice. After college Jarret began to develop a focus on improvised and experimental music and continues to with his band The Electric Izakaya and also as a solo guitarist. Read more…
Bobby Meador
Piano, guitar, bass, drums
Bobby (he/him) started playing guitar when he was 13. When he was 19 he learned to read music and began his studies in classical guitar with James Reid at the University of Idaho. He has been teaching and playing professionally for about a decade and has his masters in classical guitar performance. Bobby’s main focus in lessons is building relationships and focusing on the fundamentals. Read more…
Nick Hamel
Guitar, bass, piano, drums
Nick (he/him) is a Portland native and graduate of the University of Oregon’s jazz studies program. Nick’s musical journey has taken him across the United States and Europe, where he’s performed notably at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and Monterey Jazz Festival in California. Nick empowers students to explore their musical path and achieve their goals through patient and step by step instruction. Read more…
Fedja Zahirovic
Guitar, bass, piano
Fedja (he/him) studied piano and guitar in his youth. He has spent 20 years performing professionally prior to earning his Bachelor’s degree in musicology and ethnomusicology from Portland State University. Lessons with Fedja focus on building fundamentals, music theory, and learning to play! He is patient, kind, and uses positive reinforcement to support his students on a path toward achieving their goals. Read more…
Joseph Berman
Guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums
Joseph (he/they) is an active member of the Portland music scene with a master’s degree in jazz composition from the University of Miami. Joseph can be heard performing with folk-pop outfit Robin Jackson and the Caravan, and klezmer violinist Michelle Alany. Joseph believes in taking time to get to know each student, and to develop for them a personalized course of study based on their interests and needs. Read more…
Brenden Ramirez
Guitar, bass, songwriting
Brenden (he/him) is a guitarist and educator based in Portland, Oregon. Brenden attended Willamette University and earned his B.A. in music with an emphasis in improvisation. Brenden is an avid songwriter and writes and records his own music under the project name “Bory.” Having experience with students of all ages and skill levels, Brenden is a patient, versatile teacher who loves to see his students grow. Read more…
David Elan Kelley
Guitar, ukulele
David (he/him) is a singer, songwriter, composer and holds a Masters Degree in music performance from Portland State University. David has been performing and teaching music for 30 years. He writes and performs music in many styles including rock, pop, jazz, classical, folk, hip-hop, and blues. As a teacher David is patient and empathetic, and his greatest joy is when a student really “gets” the lesson they are working on. Read more…
Emet Fox
Guitar, ukulele, piano, bass, mandolin
Emet Fox (they/them) holds a bachelor’s degree in guitar performance from UC Santa Cruz. They were raised by musical parents, one a former concert promoter, and the other a children’s sing-a-long teacher. Harmon performs regularly with their indie-collage band GOLEM PINK. They teach students as young as five years old. Lessons with Harmon help students develop a passion for music in a fun and energetic way. Read more…
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